THE matter involving Deonarine Bhikari, who reportedly murdered Daniel Singh some 18 years ago in front of the man’s children, was adjourned again, the fourth time in two months when it was called before Magistrate Peter Hugh at the Cove and John Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday.

Senior Counsel Donald Trotman who is representing the interest of the family of the deceased, told the court that he feels something is wrong with the prosecution’s handling of the case. Trotman proffered that there is sufficient evidence and statements for the police to proceed with the matter, but they continue to ask the court for more time, claiming that the investigation is incomplete.

In court on Wednesday, Trotman told the magistrate that the development reflects negatively on the investigators in the matter. The prosecution told the magistrate on Wednesday that the file is still incomplete.
Bhikari was arrested in May after being on the run for 18 years after reportedly killing Singh in full view of his children.

Counsel for the accused, Pamela DeSantos, indicated to the court that based on what the police present on the next court date set for July 25, she will be strongly examining her options to ensure that her client does not remain in custody while the police try to complete a file.

DeSantos stopped short of telling the court that she will make an application for the charges against her client to be quashed, since the police seem not ready to prosecute or might not have the evidence to do so.